Guiding us on this colorful book-length journey is one of the men who
introduced reggae to America and helped rock the world with its
syncopated beat, Roger Steffens. Through lectures, books, magazine
articles, radio, and television, Steffens has shared his knowledge of
reggae from coast to coast. He is the world's premier archivist and
collector of reggae memorabilia, and brings the best of his in-depth
interviews with such reggae legends as Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and
"Toots" Hibbert to this unique scrapbook. Covering topics such as "Roots
and Ska," "Rock Steady," "The Golden Age," "Rockers, Digital and Dance
Hall," and "Internationalization," and supplemented with sidebar
features on historic figures, styles, and events, The Reggae Scrapbook
demonstrates the bold statement made by the rise of this irresistible
musical and social force. Already the book is gaining powerful critical
comment: Rich in political, religious and herbaceous context, this
lively package is primer for the uninitiated and treasure trove for the
fan, raved the San Francisco Chronicle.